sasa nipponica/carbohydrate

BACKGROUND We recently reported that an alkaline extract of the leaves of Sasa senanensis Rehder (SE) and Lentinus edodes mycelia extract (LEM), exhibiting lignin-carbohydrate complex (LCC)-like activity, protected cells from UV-induced injury (referred to as anti-UV activity). We investigated

This review article summarizes the recent progress of ultraviolet rays (UV) protective substances, including our original reports. We have established a simple assay method for the determination of anti-UV activity that can be applicable to any kind of adherent cells. This method provides

BACKGROUND Previous studies have shown antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity of alkaline extract of the leaves of Sasa senanensis Rehder (SE). However, active components have not been identified. We isolated the substances that exhibit anti-UV activity and

BACKGROUND We have previously reported several lignin-like activities of the alkaline extract of the leaves of Sasa senanensis Rehder (SE), such as anti-HIV and radical scavenging activity. As an extension, possible SE protection of cells from ultraviolet (UV)-induced injury (referred to "anti-UV

BACKGROUND We have previously reported that alkaline extract of Sasa senanensis leaves (SE) has several biological activities characteristic of lignin-carbohydrate complex (LCC). In the present study, we compared the biological activity of three commercially available products of SE (products A, B

Previous studies have shown anti-inflammatory potential of alkaline extract of the leaves of Sasa senanensis Rehder (SE). The aim of the present study was to clarity the molecular entity of SE, using various fractionation methods. SE inhibited the production of nitric oxide (NO), but not tumour